Assistant Librarian (Technical Services) - 2050

Maine Maritime Academy

Job Description

Staff, Support & Professional Position

JOB TITLE: Assistant Librarian (Technical Services)            DATE: September, 2004

JOB CODE: 2050

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Employee assists the Librarian with cataloging/technical services duties within the Academy library. Position requires a Master's degree in Library Science preferably from an ALA-accredited institution.

DUTIES OF THE JOB

1.      Primarily responsible for technical services area within the Academy library; reports budget needs for technical services area to Librarian.

2.      May supervise student and/or regular Academy employees.

3.      Performs original and copy cataloging using OCLC; assists in operation and maintenance of online catalog.

4.      May perform reference services as needed.

5.      Maintains and organizes Academy archives.

6.      May assist Librarian with evaluation and selection of library collections.

7.      Performs in-house book repairs/conservation and arranges for commercial binding as required.

8.      Performs other duties as required.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.